In Malory’s 'Le Morte d’Arthur,' what does Arthur do with his sword Excalibur just before his death?
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Correct answer: He orders Sir Bedivere to cast it into a lake
Following the Lady of the Lake tradition, Bedivere twice hesitates before finally casting the sword into the water. A hand rises to catch it and brandishes it three times, signaling the end of Arthur's earthly reign.
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